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Cross Stitch
Follow this tutorial to learn how to cross stitch a simple flower pattern.

Posted by Muhaiminah Faiz from Sylhet, Sylhet Division, Bangladesh • Published See Muhaiminah Faiz's 194 projects »
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  • How to cross stitch art. Cross Stitch Simple Flower Pattern - Step 1
    Step 1

    This is the pattern I made and stitched.

  • How to cross stitch art. Cross Stitch Simple Flower Pattern - Step 2
    Step 2

    I started from the center of the rose, used black embroidery thread.

  • How to cross stitch art. Cross Stitch Simple Flower Pattern - Step 3
    Step 3

    Then I used shaded pink embroidery thread to cross stitch the rose.

  • How to cross stitch art. Cross Stitch Simple Flower Pattern - Step 4
    Step 4

    Use the dark part of the shaded embroidery thread to cross stitch around the black center. After doing the first round of cross stitch around the center use the lighter part of the thread to do the second round of cross stitch.

  • How to cross stitch art. Cross Stitch Simple Flower Pattern - Step 5
    Step 5

    Now do another round of dark pink cross stitch and then fill the space with light shade.

  • How to cross stitch art. Cross Stitch Simple Flower Pattern - Step 6
    Step 6

    You'll have to adjust the shade with the pattern.

  • How to cross stitch art. Cross Stitch Simple Flower Pattern - Step 7
    Step 7

    When you're done cross stitching the center use the dark part of the thread to cross stitch the petals around the border of the rose. Count the number of cross stitches on the pattern and carefully cross stitch the petals.

  • How to cross stitch art. Cross Stitch Simple Flower Pattern - Step 8
    Step 8

    After cross stitching the border of the rose use the lighter shades of the embroidery thread to fill the rose with cross stitch.

  • How to cross stitch art. Cross Stitch Simple Flower Pattern - Step 9
    Step 9

    I used shaded green embroidery thread for cross stitching the leaves. Start cross stitching each leaf from the side adjacent to the rose and cross stitch towards the other side.

  • How to cross stitch art. Cross Stitch Simple Flower Pattern - Step 10
    Step 10

    After completing the rose and the leaves I used shaded purple embroidery thread to cross stitch small flowers beside the rose.

  • How to cross stitch art. Cross Stitch Simple Flower Pattern - Step 11
    Step 11

    Start cross stitching the flower from the center. You can add more details if you want to.

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shari.martin2
shari.martin2 · Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, US
This would be nice to make a little sachet with potpourri, and a little gift bag!
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